Org Design Podcast
Episodes
Why “Buy-In” Fails—and What Leaders Should Do Instead with Simon Davies
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a practical deep dive into how organisations actually change—not just talk about it. Simon Davies (20+ years in org design across E...
Designing Better Workshops: The Power of Visual Thinking in Org Design with Szilard Strenner
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most org design work disappears the moment the workshop ends. In this episode, Szilard Strenner explains how visual facilitation turns strategy into ...
No Such Thing as Perfect Org Design — But There Is Really Bad Org Design with Ann Greene
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, I sit down with Ann Greene from Alagi to explore the complexities of organizational design. We dive into th...
Stop Blaming the Tool: Why Workflow Design Determines Your AI ROI with Bianca Hill, DecidrAI
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, I sit down with Bianca Hill from DecidrAI to explore the critical relationship between workflow design and ...
Your Company Has No Boundaries Only Horizons with Stelio Verzera
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live in Milan at the European Organisation Design Forum, this conversation with Stelio Verzera goes far beyond org charts. Stelio traces his ...
The Accidental Manager: Why Everyone in Your Company Is About to Lead a Team (of AI Agents)
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the next 18 months, everyone in your organization will become a manager—not of people, but of AI agents. Yet most employees have never designed a...
Avoiding Chaos in Org Design – Strategy Before Structure with Shannon Horne
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of the Org Design Podcast, recorded live at the Org Design Festival, hosts Tim Brewer and Amy Springer sit down with Shannon Horne, HR ...
The Intelligence Resources Revolution: Rethinking Org Design with AI Agents with Liz Jamieson
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Jamieson, founder of LJ People and former Head of Talent Acquisition at Amazon APAC, joins the Org Design Podcast to explore the emerging field of...
Inside Virgin Media O2: Building Org Design for Mergers, Growth & the Future of Work with Dean Bonas and Adrian Clarke
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, Tim Brewer and Damian Bramanis sit down with Adrian Clarke and Dean Bonas from Virgin Media O2 to unpack ho...
U.S. Navy officer turned federal org designer, Robert L. Stevens, on listening, leadership and lasting change
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, recorded live at the Organization Design Forum’s Festival, hosts Tim Brewer and Amy Springer sit down wit...
How Job Architecture Fuels Organizational Agility with Jules Seigel-Hawley
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if org design wasn’t a three-year consulting project but a living, breathing practice? In this episode, Tim Brewer and Amy Springer sit down w...
Curiosity as a Catalyst: How to Lead with Intent in Evolving Organizations with John Deverill
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, host Tim Brewer and guest cohost Rory Mustan sit down with John Deverill—former British Army lieutenant c...
Marketing in the Age of AI: Levelling the Playing Field with Mike Montague
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Org Design Podcast, Damian Bramanis and Amy Springer sit down with Mike Montague, founder of Avenue Nine, to explore how market...
The Art & Science of Org Design: Solving Problems Leaders Can’t See with Rhonda Frith-Lyons
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, hosts Tim Brewer and Amy Springer engage in a compelling conversation with Rhonda Frith-Lyons, an experienc...
Solving Big Problems? Get People in a Room with Anissa Oukhiar
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Milan at the European Organization Design Forum (EODF), Tim Brewer and Damian Bramanis sit down with Anissa Oukhiar — EODF Chair, trustee,...
Org Design Is Not an Org Chart: Reframing Work in the AI Era with Josh Epperson (Amazon)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amy Springer and Tim Brewer are joined by Josh Epperson, Senior Manager of Organizational Development at Amazon. Josh shares a refres...
Design Before You Scale: The Blueprint for High-Impact Organizations with Haris Ahmed
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid and compelling episode of the Org Design Podcast, recorded live at the Festival of Org Design 2024, hosts Tim Brewer and Damian Bramani...
Structure Drives Behavior: Designing Adaptive Organizations with Erika Jacobi
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real problem in your organization isn’t your people—but your structure? In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, Erika Jacobi, Ph.D...
The Three Dilemmas of Org Design — David Plink on Leadership, Strategy & Human-Centered Change
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode recorded live at EODF 2024 in Milan, we sit down with David Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute, for a raw and inspiring convers...
Leading to create a healthy change culture with Ariana Poirier
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, hosts Amy Springer and Tim Brewer welcome Ariana Poirier, a seasoned Change Strategist and consultant. Aria...
Hitting the high notes 🎶 - the art of people-centric org change with Lisa Taylor
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, hosts Amy Springer and Damian chatted with Lisa Taylor from Taylor Stein Consulting (L.T. Consulting), who ...
BONUS: TSP industry transformation and org design with James Davis of The TSP Advisory
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this **bonus** episode of the Org Design Podcast, host Amy Springer welcomes James Davis from The TSP Advisory to discuss the evolving roles and re...
The Time Trap in Org Design: A shared struggle for academics, consultants, and CEOs with Andreas Wenger
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, Tim Brewer and Amy Springer welcome Andreas Wenger, a partner at Transforma Consulting, to discuss the intr...
“I Had No Idea Org Design Was Even a Thing!" — Liz Ferguson’s Real-Talk Journey Through Org Change
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, hosts Tim Brewer and Damian Bramanis welcome Liz Ferguson from Wiley's research publishing group. Liz sha...
Why Leaders Need to Embrace Chaos (and Love It) with Carlos Valdes-Dapena
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Org Design Podcast, we sit down with Carlos Valdes-Dapena, a seasoned expert in organizational design and develop...
Friction by Design: Why Your Org Chart Might Be the Real Problem with Herman Vantrappen
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, host Tim Brewer welcomes Herman Vantrappen, a seasoned management consultant and author, to discuss the int...
Why True Collaboration is Rare and How to Fix It with Abby Allen
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, hosts Tim Brewer and Amy Springer welcome Abby Allen, an organizational development practitioner with over ...
Strategy First, People Always: Balancing Tough Decisions and Empathy in Org Design with Nicole Gee
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Org Design Podcast, Amy Springer and Rory Mustan from Functionly are joined by Nicole Gee from Geenius Consulting to...
Honor the past while embracing the future in your org design with Ramona Elena-Cherciu
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the Org Design Podcast as we dive into a captivating conversation with Ramona Elena Curciu, Head of Coherence, live from the EODF conferenc...
Inclusion in Org Design and creating conditions for EVERYBODY to thrive with Amri B. Johnson
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, hosts Tim Brewer and Amy Springer welcome Amri B. Johnson from Inclusion Wins. Amri shares his journey into...
Mastering the Cube: A Deep Dive into Organizational Design with Dallin Whitfield
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, Tim Brewer and Amy Springer sit down with Dallin Whitfield, a volunteer at the Org Design Festival and an e...
From Science to Strategy: Effective Org Design with Beth Gunderson
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the Org Design Podcast as we dive into the fascinating journey of Beth Gunderson in our episode, From Science to Strategy: Effective Org De...
Bringing Soul Back to Work: Designing for Dignity, Creativity, and Connection with Jardena London
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jardena London—an Agile practitioner and author—discusses the concept of creating “soulful” organizations. Drawing on he...
Empathy Meets Strategy: How Leaders Transform Organizations with Pallavi Srivistava
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, host Amy Springer engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Pallavi Srivastava, an associate partner...
Cultivating Love-Driven Success in Business with David Henzel
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, the hosts chat with David Henzel, the founder of Love Not Fear and an accomplished entrepreneur with a dive...
Leading change with curiosity, clarity and human-centricity with Elizabeth Venter and Ross Libby
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Org Design Podcast, we're joined by Elizabeth Venter and Ross Libby to explore the human side of organizatio...
Beyond the Day-to-Day: Transforming Technical Experts into Strategic Leaders with Jodie Goulden
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, organizational design expert Jodie Goulden shares valuable insights on leadership transitions and organizat...
Humanizing Leadership: How Modern Organizations Can Build Trust and Drive Growth with Vinisha Rathod
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Org Design Podcast, Vinisha Rathod, founder of P3 Studios (People, Partnerships, Purpose), shares her expertise o...
Clarity is at the Heart of Org Structure: Mastering Clarity Breaks with Lisa Cooper
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Org Design Podcast, Lisa Cooper, an experienced organizational design consultant, shares valuable insights on bui...
Aligning Teams and Decoding Resistance: Brandon Curry's Guide to Leadership
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, Brandon Curry shares insights on organizational design and leadership. Key points include: - The importan...
Scaling with Intention: How to Address Growing Pains in Your Organization with Alix Prassas
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, host Tim Brewer interviews Alix Prassis, an organizational design expert and founder of Culture Elevation C...
Moving Beyond Budget Cuts: Aligning Org Design with Strategy with Cynthia Escamilla
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, Cynthia Escamilla, an experienced organizational design consultant, shares insights on effective org design...
Future-Proofing Organizations: Joemmy Ramirez & Mary Selden on Internal Organizational Design Team Success
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode from the Org Design Festival, experts Joemmy Ramirez and Mary Selden, join Podcast hosts Tim Brewer and Amy Springer, explore the art ...
Building Resilient Organizations: Steve Garcia on Navigating Effectiveness in Today’s Rapidly Changing World
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Tim Brewer, Amy Springer, and Steve Garcia explore the evolving landscape of organizational design. Steve, who began consulting in 20...
Impact-Driven Businesses and the power of Org Design with Kiersten Rippeteau
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiersten Rippeteau discusses her journey into organizational design, starting from internal consulting in healthcare to external consulting in the con...
Designing product orgs of the future with Gary Cohen of Practical Agility
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Cohen, owner of Practical Agility, discusses his journey from software development to organizational design, emphasizing the importance of aligni...
Professor and Practitioner: Strategy, Power and Politics, and Curiosity in Org Design with Chris Worley
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Org Design Podcast episode from the Organizational Design Festival 2024, Chris Worley shares his fascinating journey in organizational design....
Insights on Org Design from Shubha Narayanan on AI, Collaboration, and the UNSPEND Model
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the latest episode of the Org Design Podcast, hosts Tim Brewer and Amy Springer welcome Shubha Narayanan, a partner at OrgSmith, to d...
Unlocking Org Success: from Paul Tolchinsky, a founding father of modern org design
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Tolchinsky discusses his journey into organizational design, emphasizing the importance of human interaction and systemic thinking over tradition...
Leading with Empathy: CEO Drew Sechrist on key org design decisions and navigating a down-size
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDrew Sechrist, CEO of Connect the Dots, discusses the challenges of organizational design and the importance of empathy in leadership. H...
Role, goal and decision clarity, and why you should never design around a person with Ron Schwartz
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the podcast interview, Ron Schwartz discusses the importance of organizational design, emphasizing the need to identify roles, goals, and decision ...
Growing a company from 6 to 120+ and getting thrown into Org Design with CEO Tom Douglas
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the secrets to creating adaptable organizations and accelerating business growth with Tom Douglas, the CEO of JMARK. In this episode, Tom sh...
Unleashing the Power of Org Design: Insights from Kattie Capozza on Patterns, Connectivity, and Strategic Decision-Making
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kattie Capozza discusses her approach to org design based on her lived experience. She emphasizes the importanc...
Why Kumbaya and trust falls won't work and what's needed to avoid toxic cultures ft. Glenn Bergsma (Evolve Leadership)
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Glenn Bergsma, an organizational and leadership development consultant from Evolve Leadership, shares his insights into organiza...
Healthy Org Design Culture ft. Don McKenzie (Tribe Ventures)
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTim Brewer (Functionly) chats with Don McKenzie (Tribe Ventures) about his experience growing organizations across Australia and the US....
Growing (Startup) Pains and why this 100+ head CEO still interviews new hires. ft Dr. Marcus Tan (HealthEngine)
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us are we chat with Dr. Marcus Tan, co-founder & CEO of HealthEngine: A venture backed darling of the Australian startup scene, now with over 100...
Digital Transformation, Dunbar limits and Designing effective teams ft Giles Anderton (ex-Guardian)
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ex-Head of Digital Transformation at the Guardian, and Principal Consultant at Cantor & Ball, Giles Anderton knows what it takes to ‘break it before...
Building a Unicorn Culture ft. Clayton Moulynox 🦄 (ex-Auth0, ex-Microsoft)
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textUnicorn Auth0's former Head of Culture & Head of Customer Success, and on deck with Microsoft during their cloud transition, Cl...